Ron Edmondson

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5 Ways to Listen to Different Voices as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

Intentionally surrounding yourself with diverse personalities. I have some extremely extroverted friends, for example. I try to consistently surround myself with different voices, so I receive diversity of thought. Knowing what my team really thinks empowers me to lead them better. ” Asking questions.

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One Simple Solution to Lower Stress in the Hiring Process

Ron Edmondson

If you’re hiring a small groups pastor, for example, certainly look for someone who loves small group ministry. This is important too when shaping a diverse team. Make sure they love Jesus, share the same general beliefs of the church, etc., but don’t dictate how they will grow, develop, and lead the small group ministry.

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5 Ways to Hear Different People as a Leader

Ron Edmondson

But I want you to see how I am being intentional in this area, so I provide a few practical examples.). Intentionally surround yourself with diverse personalities. I have some extremely extroverted friends, for example. I don’t really like the term much, because I think better leadership is a we. Welcome input.

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7 Common Connectors for People

Ron Edmondson

Let me give you some examples of similar interests I look for in connecting people. 7 common connectors for people: Common pain – For example, one of the hardest losses in the church is the loss of a child. One example is someone who is looking for work. This is just one example. And I have many times in our church.

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Here are 5 Lesser-known Traits of Effective Leadership

Ron Edmondson

For example, whenever a leader comes to me with a dilemma or problem they are working through I find myself saying the same line. Therefore, they embrace diversity of thought. You often don’t know simply because you haven’t asked. Maybe you need to be asking a bigger question.”

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7 Ways to Encourage a Team to Be More Innovative

Ron Edmondson

” Be sure to welcome diversity of thought. If you want to eventually build a new website, for example, put a date on the calendar for when it MUST be completed. Questions can be gold for fueling ideas and creativity. Ask questions such as, “What are we doing well?” ” “Where could we improve?”

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Why Hospitality Is A Leader’s Secret Weapon

Ron Edmondson

Hitler was an example of an inhospitable leader. For me, this begins by following Jesus’s example of being a hospitable leader. Hospitality creates an environment where moral leadership can be exercised and moral leadership is about engaging people’s wills. It’s about leading people who give you the permission to lead them.

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